Homer Elsie Summy, 92, passed away peacefully on July 30th, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania on February 6th, 1933, a son of the late Charles and Mable Summy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He is survived by his loving wife, Shelley (Blair) Summy, who was his companion and partner in all things. Together, they built a home filled with love and laughter. He is also survived by his three children: Sherry (Joe) Hatala, Douglas Summy, and Carri (Dave) Drake. His pride in his family extended to his grandchildren: Jason, Laura, Blair, Desten, Cameron, and Paige. His two great-grandchildren, Olivia and Jaxon brought laughter and joy lit up his later years. He is also survived by a sister, a brother, and a host of nieces and nephews, each of whom held a special place in his heart. Homer was a proud veteran of the United States Army and his life was shaped by service, dedication and a deep commitment to family and community. His dedicated much of his working life to the General Motors Corporation. After he retired from there, he spent over twenty years working for the Beaver County Conservation District as a Field Assistant. Homer and his crew spent many hours making sure the Beaver County Maple Syrup and Music Festival was a huge success.
Outside of his working career, he had a great passion for his Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, labradors and the outdoors; specifically gardening, hunting, and fishing. He was an avid gardener who was famous for his “dandy” tomatoes that were rich in color and flavor. His home-grown tomatoes won many prizes at the Hookstown fair and were a shoppers favorite at the local fruit market. Being outdoors allowed him to spend precious time with family and friends, two things he cherished more than anything. He had a group of fond friends that were part of the Green Card Club. He was also a devoted member of Ohio United Presbyterian Church of Aliquippa.
Friends and family will be received for a visitation on Friday, August 1st at 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. with a brief service immediately following at the ANTHONY MASTROFRANCESCO FUNERAL HOME INC. 2026 McMinn Street, Aliquippa, who was in charge of his arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends make a donation to their local humane society.